RS-25 Engine Tests at NASA Stennis
Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi tested RS-25 engine No. 10001 on Oct. 21, 2026.
Category: Science
Malaria Parasite Caught in the Act of Breaking and Entering
In medieval Italy, it was accepted wisdom that anyone walking near a swamp risked falling ill from “bad air” — mala aria. Victims were struck
Why did humans’ brains surpass chimps’? A tiny foe might help explain it
A viral infection from millions of years ago may have influenced chimp brain evolution through DNA leftovers in the genome.
Eating too much sugar on antibiotics could squash helpful gut bacteria
In people being treated for blood cancer, consuming sugar while on antibiotics boosted harm to the diversity of the gut microbiome.
‘Most people can’t handle driving in 2 dimensions let alone 3’: Readers respond to our poll about flying cars
Last week, Tesla unveiled a new “flying” edition of its Roadster electric vehicle. While some experts remain skeptical that the new “Rocket” EV is feasible
Electric stoves could help people with asthma breathe easier
Switching to an electric stove from a lung-irritating gas one may improve asthma symptoms. But if you’re stuck with gas, reducing exposure may help.
Scientists can now ‘watermark’ AI-generated proteins to deter bioweapon creation. But will it really work?
With artificial intelligence (AI), scientists have a powerful new tool for creating never-before-seen proteins, which can be used to make either groundbreaking new medicines or
Japan launches world’s first round-trip mission to Mars
On Monday (Oct. 19), Japan’s space agency launched a first-of-its-kind sample-return mission to Mars . The historic endeavor marks another major step toward humanity’s shared
Watch bizarre snake ‘cartwheel’ away from danger at more than 12 feet per second
Cryptic snakes in Southeast Asia have evolved a remarkable trick for evading predators: Instead of slithering, they arch their long bodies and tumble away at
Japan launches world’s first round-trip mission to Mars.
On Monday (Oct. 19), Japan’s space agency launched a first-of-its-kind sample-return mission to Mars . The historic endeavor marks another major step toward humanity’s shared
This ‘living drug’ could change the course of autoimmune disease
If given the green light by the FDA, a CAR T cell therapy from Kyverna Therapeutics would be the first approved treatment for stiff person
Spiral’s Edge
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the
‘We’re never going to come home’: Artemis II commander recalls the most terrifying moment of his 10-day trip around the moon
TENERIFE, Spain — The commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission briefly feared that he and his crew would never return home from their trip around
Crows may make lightning-fast decisions, sometimes twice as fast as humans, study hints
Crows are intelligent animals that can use tools , hold grudges and even host funerals . Now, new research suggests these birds can make certain